NCS News
NEWS: A Randomized Trial on Blood Pressure Augmentation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Failed To Show Outcome Benefits, With Limitations Prompting Need for More Research
Written By: Shannon Hextrum, MD
Background: There is consensus that appropriate spinal cord perfusion should be maintained in order to prevent secondary injury in the setting of...
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NEWS: Holding Prescribed Aspirin in Chronic SDH Receiving Burr Hole Evacuation May Not Decrease the Risk of Recurrent SDH Requiring Surgical Intervention at 6 Months
Written By: Shannon Hextrum, MD
Background: There is uncertainty regarding whether aspirin should be continued in patients with chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) who undergo...
NCS News, President's Update
President's Update - April 2026
Written By: David M. Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS, FAAN, FANA
Welcome to April and, finally, spring! As we move further into the year, I’m continually inspired by the strength, dedication and compassion...
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Quantitative Pupillometry Predicts Neurologic Deterioration in Patients With Large Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke
Written By: William Spears, MD
Quantitative pupillometry is a relatively new and increasingly utilized clinical tool that harnesses several metrics of pupillary response to...
NCS News, President's Update
President's Update - March 2026
Written By: David M. Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS, FAAN, FANA
Welcome to March — a season of renewal and fresh momentum! As we step into this new month, I’m reminded of the strength and collective...
NCS News, President's Update
President's Update - February 2026
Written By: David M. Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS, FAAN, FANA
As we look ahead to February, I’m grateful for the energy, dedication and collaboration that continue to define our Society. Together, we...
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Distal Sampling of CSF From External Ventricular Drains May Be a Reliable, Less Invasive Alternative To Proximal Sampling
Written By: Brendan Baugher, DO, MS; Alexander Lewis, DO
Sampling of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from external ventricular drains (EVDs) can be performed either proximally (directly from the...
NCS News, President's Update
President's Update - January 2026
Written By: David M. Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS, FAAN, FANA
Welcome to January and the beginning of a new year! I hope this message finds you well and that you were able to enjoy a restful and meaningful...